The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered state Commissioners of Police (CPs) to establish Complaint Response Units (CRUs) in their respective state command, adding that this development was due to his commitment to sanitize and standardize the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in line with his commitment to fortify the Force’s complaints response mechanisms. This was made known on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, adding that the IGP also approved the appointment of CSP El-Mustapha Sani as the Head, CRU.
Adejobi said, “El-Mustapha Sani, a seasoned officer with an exemplary record of service, brings a wealth of experience to this crucial role. His extensive background in complaint resolution in the Public Complaint Bureau of the Force Public Relations Department, coupled with his dedication to justice and fairness, makes him a fitting choice to lead the Complaint Response Unit.
“In the same vein, the IGP reiterates his order that all Commissioners of Police in charge of State Commands should establish Complaint Response Unit offices in their respective State Commands Headquarters to boost the IG’s unwavering zeal to fight corruption and unprofessionalism.
“The IGP encourages all stakeholders, the public, civil society organizations and other law enforcement agencies, to collaborate closely with the Police Complaint Response Units and aid the smooth execution of their responsibilities of curbing misconducts, excesses and unprofessionalism among police officers nationwide.”
He also stated that the initiative was aimed at protecting citizens rights in order to build public trust and enable a harmonious relationship between the citizens and the NPF.
